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Handwashing education can decrease illness absenteeism.

L S Kimel
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A handwashing program for elementary school students was developed and implemented by the school nurse in a suburban elementary school. The program consisted of surveying teachers, inspecting handwashing facilities, and providing classroom presentations and follow-up activities. Absenteeism records indicated a significant decrease in absenteeism for illness during the two months following the presentations.

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L S Kimel. 1996. Handwashing education can decrease illness absenteeism.. https://doi.org/10.1177/105984059601200204

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